How much did chicken breast cost in 2020?
Chicken breast averaged $3.22 per lb in 2020 — about $4.17 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2020, chicken breast averaged $3.22 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $2.96 in March to $3.41 in November. Over the year it rose from $3.06 in January to $3.29 in December, a 7.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.22 in 2020 is worth about $4.17 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is about the same than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 30% versus the 2020 average.
2020 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.06 | ▼ 1.7% |
| February | $3.01 | ▼ 1.5% |
| March | $2.96 | ▼ 1.9% |
| April | $3.16 | ▲ 6.8% |
| May | $3.35 | ▲ 6.0% |
| June | $3.35 | — |
| July | $3.22 | ▼ 3.8% |
| August | $3.28 | ▲ 1.7% |
| September | $3.30 | ▲ 0.8% |
| October | $3.29 | ▼ 0.4% |
| November | $3.41 | ▲ 3.7% |
| December | $3.29 | ▼ 3.5% |
| 2020 average | $3.22 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2020?
Chicken breast averaged $3.22 per lb in 2020, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.22 of 2020 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.22 in 2020 is about $4.17 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2020 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 30% from the 2020 average of $3.22.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2020 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2020/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2020/">Chicken breast price in 2020 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken breast price in 2020 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2020/